Why would it have been any other way? We’ve not had a race with commercials for over a decade now.

Is there a reason you use the “<” symbol for “c” in some words, but not others?

Once again: the Airpods are NOT a deal.

Once again: the Airpods are NOT a deal.

In the summer of 2017, I went to Germany for a couple of weeks with the main goal of driving as many hot hatches from the Europcar “Selection” pool as I could find. The Abarth 595 was hilarious, if downright scary on both the Nordschleife and the autobahn. The Audi S3 was...meh. The Merc A45, however, remains a solid…

It doesn’t. And, my, how you have succeeded.

Well, to be fair, Mercury isn’t anything. 

“Honda is leaving, so Honda should take over.”

Didn’t realize I was on trial here. I have no idea, not having owned one for a decade. The one I did own (a 2006 GLI in 2011-2012) cost me a grand total of $75 in maintenance costs. But then, by the same token, I don’t know that Hondas are as bulletproof as everyone says, either. In fact, in this dependability study,…

My condolences. To her.

You have a curious definition of “fun”.

It’s not just the power. Like you said, the torque numbers are laughable in comparison with the rest of its competitors. The differences aren’t minor.

Or maybe not. VW includes service for the first 2 years, 20K miles. Honda includes the option to buy Honda Care Maintenance. So, let’s review:

There’s that philosophy that will eventually ensure no fun affordable cars exist...

I don’t love them, but I’m sure I’ll learn to live with them. My hope (unlikely to materialize) is that once Mk8 is out, Mk7.5 prices will start falling and I can pick up a 2019 Rabbit for a reasonable-ish amount. Still regret passing on one with DSG for $26K before the pandemic. That car is worth at least $5K more…

Seriously, this is what you’re shilling for now? Any other groundbreaking advertising in your future? Survival car insurance, perhaps?

Seriously, this is what you’re shilling for now? Any other groundbreaking advertising in your future? Survival car…

How in G-d’s arse is a pre-order at full price a deal???

How in G-d’s arse is a pre-order at full price a deal???

It’s not even just the looks. I’m not a giant fan of the GTI’s design (looks too porky for me), it’s the utility of the hatchback vs. the sedan.

My deepest condolences.

Shit, even renting a car for a DAY for $100 is making my head hurt.

Or you can just buy a GTI and get those numbers without fucking up the warranty on your own dime. You know, choices.